Brazil begin their campaign for a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a challenging Group C opener against Morocco, as both sides enter the tournament carrying injury concerns and recent turbulence. The five-time champions arrive in North America under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is taking charge at a World Cup for the first […]
FIFA World Cup 2026
Katy Perry and Trudeau draw attention at World Cup
Pop star Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau attracted widespread attention following the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where the singer delivered a high-profile performance before sharing a public moment with Trudeau. Perry headlined the tournament’s opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium on June 12, performing in front of thousands of spectators. Wearing a […]
Shakira headlines vibrant opening as FIFA World Cup 2026 begins
The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially began with a colourful and star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico, where global music icon Shakira headlined a high-energy performance that set the tone for football’s biggest tournament. The Colombian singer electrified the crowd at the historic Azteca Stadium with a dynamic performance of the official tournament anthem “Dai Dai,” […]
Gordon inspires England in World Cup warm-up win
England produced an impressive performance in their final World Cup warm-up match, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando despite a weather-related delay caused by heavy rain and lightning. The friendly at Inter&Co Stadium was postponed by an hour after severe weather left parts of the pitch waterlogged. However, the delay had little impact on England, […]
Top African referee Omar Artan to officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup after being unable to participate in FIFA World Cup 2026.
34-year-old Artan has been on the FIFA international list since 2018 and was named CAF Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025 Following discussions with its sister confederation, Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), UEFA has today appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, which will take place on 12 August […]
FIFA World Cup kicks off amid ticket backlash and visa concerns
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest edition of the tournament in history. The expanded 48-team competition, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will run for nearly six weeks and conclude […]
Iran players receive US visas ahead of World Cup
Iran’s national football team has received visas to enter the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a US official, easing uncertainty just days before the team’s opening match of the tournament. The development comes after Iranian officials had previously expressed concern over delays in the visa process. While players have […]
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums
FIFA has announced that spectators attending matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, citing safety concerns and the need to protect players, officials and fans. Read More: Fifa World Cup expansion drives record revenue and emissions surge The decision follows a last-minute amendment to FIFA’s […]
England announce 26-man squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
England national football team have officially announced their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with manager Thomas Tuchel making several surprise selections ahead of the tournament in North America. Read More: FIFA reveals 48-team World Cup 2026 draw The squad announcement included unexpected call-ups for Djed Spence and Ivan Toney, while notable omissions included Harry Maguire, […]
Iran holds mass rally ahead of FIFA World Cup departure
Thousands of supporters gathered in Tehran at Enghelab Square to show their backing for Iran’s national football team ahead of its departure for the FIFA World Cup, in a large public demonstration of national support. According to international media reports, the rally took place a week before the team is scheduled to travel for the […]